‘We start from scratch,’ says Arsenal manager
Champions begin defence against Coventry on Friday
Mikel Arteta has called on Arsenal to prove they have the desire to defend their Premier League title on the eve of the new season. He also reiterated that Myles Lewis-Skelly will not be leaving in this transfer window.
Arsenal face Coventry in their opening match on Friday night as they attempt to retain the championship for the first time since the 1930s. Arsenal have won 17 of their past 18 matches against promoted teams and have not been beaten at the Emirates Stadium by one since November 2010 – a run of 45 matches.
